The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is conducting a clinical trial on a bio-artificial technology called ELAD, which uses functioning human hepatocytes to help patients with acute liver failure. The device has shown promising results in extending the lives of those awaiting a donor liver and may even allow the damaged liver...
The National Science Foundation approves a major change in LEPP's investigation into elementary particles, shifting focus to charm quark physics. Physicists will make precision measurements of the strong force using CESR and CLEO facilities.
Researchers found that Northwestern crows use passive strategies when stealing from relatives and become aggressive when targeting non-relatives. The study, led by Renee Ha and James Ha, observed 55 birds over 2.5 years and found that kinship significantly affects crow behavior.
The 36th Annual AAS Conference will address key themes such as suicide among adolescents, the 'Graying of America,' and male resistance to seeking help. The conference aims to reduce suicide rates through collaboration and expertise from researchers, clinicians, and specialists across various populations.
A new book by Phyllis Moen and Cornell University's Couples and Careers Study highlights the need for more flexible career paths to support dual-career couples. The study found that most two-career couples are experiencing stress due to managing multiple jobs, work schedules, and family responsibilities.
Researchers at University of California - San Diego develop new compound cidofovir analogs to treat poxvirus infections, showing effectiveness in preventing death and maintaining efficacy when given prior or after infection. The study found two compounds, HDP-CDV and ODE-CDV, to be most effective against lethal cowpox infection.
A new PCR device, called Razor TM , weighs only 8 pounds and can analyze 12 samples in 22 minutes running on battery power. This portable device has multiple uses in diagnostics and environmental testing due to its ease of use and portability.
The new study modeled earthquakes using computer simulations, finding that sections of the fault with increased material strength can focus energy to an unexpected degree. This results in intense bursts of seismic waves posing significant hazards to nearby structures.
A study involving over 500 female veterans found that workplace factors, such as superior behavior, were highly associated with the risk of sexual assault during military service. The research highlights the need for interventions and policies to increase the safety of women in the workplace.
Researchers found that obese baboons had normal leptin levels, indicating that high cholesterol and obesity are triggered by different mechanisms. The study's findings suggest that humans can get away with indulging in unhealthy habits without suffering severe health consequences.
Healthcare networks have struggled to deliver high-quality care at lower costs due to structural problems with information systems and functional failures in creating a new culture. Despite the potential for improved efficiencies, many networks have failed to address these issues, leading to under-performance on a national level.
Researchers found that administering interferon alpha and gamma intranasally provided nearly full protection (over 95%) against a lethal vaccinia virus infection in mice. This suggests potential implications for using interferons as a prophylactic tool in aerosol orthopoxvirus infections.
Researchers have identified unique gene expression patterns in human cells after exposure to 8 different biothreat agents, enabling rapid detection of potentially exposed individuals. The study's findings offer possibilities for utilizing host gene expression responses for early illness prediction.
A Mayo Clinic Proceedings study found that overall mortality is not increased among community patients with anorexia nervosa. However, deaths do occur, and further research is needed to define the association of suicide and alcoholism in these patients. The study adds to the knowledge of anorexia nervosa's long-term consequences.
The FKHR gene helps myoblasts fuse into muscles, but a deficiency contributes to muscle cancer. FKHR's dual role is regulated by different processes depending on the cell context.